Philosophical Confusion in Chemical Education Research: Does Any of This Matter?

David J. Eckstrom
Science Curriculum Coordinator, Hayward Community Schools, Hayward, WI 54843
J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (2), p 194
DOI: 10.1021/ed081p194.3
Publication Date (Web): February 1, 2004

Abstract

The author discusses his experiences with constructivism.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Chemical Education Research

Keywords (Feature):

Letters

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Constructivism

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories

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